Which of the Following Psychiatric Patients Is Most Likely to Be

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following psychiatric patients is most likely to be violent?

• A)Tom, who has paranoid schizophrenia and regularly takes his medication
• B)Bill, who has schizoaffective disorder and regularly smokes crack
• C)Joe, who has schizoaffective disorder and three prior arrests for petit larceny
• D)Sam, who has paranoid schizophrenia and regularly smokes cigarettes

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

These are glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Predictive

Relating to the ability to foretell or forecast future events or outcomes based on current or past data.

Vulnerability

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.